As part of the celebrations surrounding the 60th anniversary of the event, a host of sporting celebrities will take part in the pre-tournament pro-am on May 21.

Ian Botham, Brian Lara, Andrew Strauss and Allan Lamb will represent the world of cricket.

Tennis pair Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski are also playing while Gianfranco Zola, Andriy Shevchenko, Glenn Hoddle, Peter Schmeichel, David Ginola and Teddy Sheringham are among the ex-footballers taking part in the pro-am.

Former Olympic rowers Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent will swap oars for golf clubs and ex-Formula One world champion Damon Hill is another sportsman expected to compete. – Reuters